Investigation will assess the benefits, costs and feasibility as well as the implications for shipowners.   The IMO is to begin a new study into the possibility of the Mediterranean Sea...
Noise on ships: Continuous noise onboard ships can have an adverse impact on human health. IMO adopted, in 2012, a regulation in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (...
7/2/2018 Source: Transparency International - Transparency International offers recommendations to address key vulnerabilities. In advance of today’s council meeting of the International...
6/29/2018 Source: Winston & Strawn LLP -  The tragic loss of the steam ship El Faro on October 1, 2015 and the loss of all 33 persons aboard led to the issuance of a December 19, 2017 U.S....
When arriving at a destination port, ships can remain anchored for many hours or days until getting a berth. During this time, fuel is still being used – which can have a significant impact on...
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The Liberian Registry has underlined its commitment to protecting the welfare of seafarers on the occasion of the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer, which this year...
6/20/2018 Source: LISCR Press Release - The Liberian Registry has confirmed its support for an initiative by Australia calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reconsider...
6/15/2018 Source: Paris MOU - At its 51st meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2017 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized...
6/12/2018 Source: USCG - The USCG has issued Marine Safety Alert 09-18. This safety alert raises awareness of a significant emerging problem in the U.S. Gulf Coast region regarding contaminated...